Kia Forte – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features and More
Pros | Sleek looks / Punchy turbo engine / Lots of available features |
Cons | Not the sportiest ride / 2.0L is a bit weak / Outclassed by newer options |
Bottom Line | The Forte is a top notch, affordable compact car that stops just shy of class-best status. Like Kias of old, its low price earns it extra points. |
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Honda Civic vs Kia Forte Comparison: Compact Sedan Face-Off
Traditional cars aren’t dead—and for some, they remain the best new car choice.
In the Honda Civic and Kia Forte, we have two excellent examples of the breed. Both are affordable, not just to buy, but to run, sipping fuel at a rate that no SUV could hope for without battery assistance. They’re spacious, well-equipped, and easy-peasy to park, too.
The Civic has impressed us so much in the last 12 months, we crowned it our 2022 Car of the Year. Kia hasn’t sat idle either, treating its bread-and-butter Forte sedan to a comprehensive round of updates for this model year. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week with both to see if that’s enough to topple the current compact king.
Detailed Specs
Price | $19,790 - $25,190 |
Engine | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder / 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder |
Power | 147 hp / 201 hp |
Torque | 132 lb-ft / 195 lb-ft |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Transmission | 6MT / CVT / 7DCT |
Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 22–31 mpg / 31–41 mpg |
Cargo Capacity | 15.3 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
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Overall | 3.7 |
| Performance | 7.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 7.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |
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